Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta
Ready to spice up dinner? This bold and creamy comfort dish is bursting with flavor juicy garlic butter steak bites meet a rich, Cajun-spiced Alfredo twisted pasta that’s impossible to resist!
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra kick)
For the Spicy Cajun Alfredo Pasta:
12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving ½ cup of pasta water for later. - Sear the Steak Bites:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove and set aside. - Make the Garlic Butter Base:
Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant. - Create the Cajun Alfredo Sauce:
Pour in heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. - Toss the Pasta:
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
If the sauce is too thick, stir in some reserved pasta water until creamy. - Combine with Steak Bites:
Return steak bites to the skillet and mix gently into the pasta. - Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot!
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Pro Tip: Want extra richness? Add a splash of white wine to the sauce before simmering. For a smokier twist, try blackened seasoning instead of Cajun!
